Pacionsbo
Absolutely Fantastic
ThedevilChoose
When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.
FirstWitch
A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
capie4
Nicolas Cage has always been a wonder to me. Nicolas Cage has always played the same dead-pan character---same as Kevin Costner. I have been fearing that a movie starring Nick (and same with Kevin -- at least Waterworld had action) would come out and be as bland as his acting; now it has. This biography of a normal, uneventful, topically messed-up life of the average, albeit rich, human being is just the kind of movie that would expose Nick's underachieving style of acting that underrates the talent an actor of his status has.The plot is about a man finding himself by overcoming the burden of his wants for the burden of his needs. The writers missed two very crucial takes that would have clearly shown his former life was going to have meaning without him by having the deer hunt with his daughter that would be her "rock" (meaning) during her bland life and David's Father last scene in the car telling him, "it's not just wind, it's the paper you write on while telling your stories to your reader's. David, you and I are the same-- we tell fiction to an eager audience that cares."If I wanted to view this movie again, I would become a psychiatrist or an attorney for which this movie must be a complete bore.
rod-ruger
I like Nick Cage and he did OK in this low-rate film playing a confused, self-centered jerk. The story was shallow, pretending to be deep. Fat daughter, semi-loser son, distant father, cute ex-wife...all the elements of a contrived plot. I have almost a normal IQ and could not figure out what message this movie sent, other than that some lives are empty. What were the bows and arrows about? I thought maybe we'd see a ripoff of "We Need to Talk About Kevin" or "Nineteen Minutes". We did not. No love, no action, no humor, no ideas, nothing. Take out the stuff that made no sense and there would be no movie. M. Caine is normally wonderful, but played a semi-comatose father of Cage. Why is Caine dying of cancer? "Why?" would be a question applicable to every aspect of this movie. If you think to pay to watch it...beware. Watching it for free is a waste of time.
namashi_1
Gore Verbinski's 'The Weather Man' is a moody, but consistently watchable comedy-drama, that benefits mostly due to its leading-man, Nicolas Cage, who pitches in a superb performance!'The Weather Man' Synopsis: A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.'The Weather Man' has its share of pros & cons. Some sequences are wonderful in the first-hour, but the second-hour isn't very convincing. Steven Conrad's Screenplay works very well, but only in parts. Gore Verbinski's Direction is note-worthy. Cinematography & Editing are functional.Performance-Wise: Nic Cage can never be doubted. His performance here is just another example of his impeccable talent. He's the life of the film. Sir Michael Caine is ever-impressive. Hope Davis is adequate. Gemmenne de la Peña & Nicholas Hoult are passable.On the whole, 'The Weather Man' is a throughly watchable film & Nic Cage tops himself!
Avid Climber
The Weather Man is a low key movie about a boring person who is deluded about life in a clueless manner. He had a great award winning dad, he became a fairly inept dad, and he's trying to change that.The film is pretty monotone in term of story and visual to underline exactly how bland the guy and his job are. Nicolas Cage doesn't have a great acting range, but this role fits him pretty well, and he did a great job. Michael Cain plays a good counter point, and makes Cage's character more bearable.The piece is funny, in a chuckle kind of way, with lots of sad undertone. It's quietly entertaining, but won't really make you notice.If you want to see something different, you might want to try this.
